Politics
North Will Not Support Any Zoning Arrangement By Southern Governors – Shetimma
Northern Nigeria will not support any zoning arrangement being propelled by the Southern Governors for the 2023 presidential ticket, Yerima Shetimma has said.
Grassroots.ng reported when the 19 Southern Governors from South converged in Lagos to issue issued a communiqué where they agreed that the presidency should be zoned to Southern Nigeria in 2023 when President Muhammadu Buhari completes his second term.
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) leader said any political party that zones its presidential ticket to any region is “on its own”.
However, Shetimma, who said the North will use its numerical strength to overturn any zoning arrangement in 2023, said no governor can intimidate anybody into zoning the presidency.
According to him, rather than zoning, the North is insisting on merit and competence so that the best and most qualified candidate can emerge as president in 2023.
He said, “That is their personal opinion and nobody can stop them from expressing their views. We are also saying that any political party that zones any presidency to anywhere is on its own.
“Definitely, we will not key into any zonal arrangement or partnership. They can also be rest assured that we have also taken our position on 2023 presidency and no governor can intimidate anybody. No individual or any group can intimidate anybody to say that power should shift to any region.
“We are insisting on merit and competence and we are going to use our strength as well as our man power in the Northern part of the country to ensure that there is nothing like zoning in 2023. No zonal arrangement will work.
Politics
Governor Of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori Visits Fled Community Of Okuama, Calls Indigenes To Return Home
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has visited Okuama with an assurance for the safe return of the indigenes who fled the community in the wake of the crisis that ensued in the month of March.
The Governor who was accompanied by some government officials, reiterated that innocent citizens would not be made to suffer for what they know nothing about.
Recall that seventeen officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army were killed in Okuama community on the 14th of March, 2024, a development which made the people of the community to flee for fear of being attacked.
Recall we once reported how the stranded people of Okuama have been hiding and dwelling in the forest after the attack carried out the Nigerian soldiers who came for a peace call.
The Governor has now assured Indigenes to return as the community is safe for them.
The visit of the governor is coming one month after the killing of the military personnel.
Finance
Immigration Office Place Ex Governor, Yahaya Bello On Watchlist While IG Of Police Withdraws All Police Officers Attached To Him
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all police officers attached to the embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.
The order for the withdrawal was contained in a police wireless message. The document with reference number:
“CB:4001/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.48/ 34 reads in part;“IG has ordered the withdrawal of all policemen attached to His Excellency and former Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Acknowledge compliance and treat with utmost importance.
Please, above, for your information and strict compliance.”
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Immigration Service has placed the former governor on its watchlist.
This comes after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday, April 18, declared him wanted in connection to an alleged case of money laundering to the tune of N80.2bn.
In a circular signed by an Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, DS Umar, for the Comptroller-General, Kemi Nandap, the NIS detailed the former governor’s name, nationality, and passport number.
And read;
“I am directed to inform you that the above-named person has been placed on the watch list.
Suffice to mention that the subject is being prosecuted before the Federal High Court Abuja for conspiracy, breach of trust, and money laundering vide letter Ref; CR; 3000/EFCC/LS/EGCS.1/ TE/Vide/1/279 dated April 18, 2024.
If seen at any entry or exit point, he should be arrested and referred to the Director of Investigation or contact 08036226329/07039617304 for further action.” the circular reads in part.
Politics
Osun State Government Begins Rice Distribution for Easter And Eid Celebration
The Osun State Government has gone the mile for it’s Christian and Muslim people through the distribution of rice for both Easter and Eid-l-Fitr celebrations.
In a statement made by the state governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Saturday, It partly read;
“Governor Ademola Adeleke has restated his commitment to physical and stomach infrastructure as his government commences distribution of rice for the celebration of both the Easter and Eid-l- Fitr.
“The distribution which started in the last 24 hours is billed to cover all major population groups in the state.
“Already, the Christian Association of Nigeria has gotten the allocated rice through its state leadership while the Muslim community are in the process of taking theirs.
“Other interest groups also listed to benefit from the exercise include traditional religion practitioners, Media groups, civil society groups, youth bodies and student organisations.
“Aside from the current distribution, the government is to commence another round of rice and other palliative distribution after the yuletide period.
“The state and the Federal Government are collaborating to share more palliatives, all in an attempt to alleviate the suffering of our people.”
We commend the governor for doing this.
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